Ward’s Lake

Shillong


The central landscaping element of colonial-era Shillong, this attractive lake has a pretty ornamental bridge, adjacent flower beds and manicured lawns, courting couples, boating facilities and gaggles of geese.

There's an entrance on Soso Tham Rd almost opposite State Bank of India.


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